[vernalpool] Fwd: NHESP seasonal job announcements

If you're a turtley sort of biologist, and in or around Massachusetts,
these are some interesting opportunities.

****** From Mass Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program******

Good Morning Everyone,****

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We recently posted job announcements for three seasonal positions; one
Blanding's turtle surveyor and two box turtle surveyors. ****

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The surveyors will: help plan, coordinate and conduct visual surveys, trap
turtles (Blanding's turtle surveyor position), collect, compile, and enter
data, and assist in the preparation a final report. Preferred
qualifications include: undergraduate degree in biology, wildlife,
conservation biology, or related field; familiarity and field experience
with turtles, particularly Box or Blanding's turtles, and the rare flora
and fauna of Massachusetts; experience with Natural Heritage methodology;
experience with computers, including ArcGIS and Excel; experience with GPS
technology; ability to interpret topographic maps and aerial photographs;
ability to work both collaboratively and independently; good communication
skills; accuracy and attention to detail; and the ability to work under
strenuous field conditions. ****

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The full job announcements can be found at:****

http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/nhesp_jobs.htm****

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Check out our Turtle Conservation webpage at:
http://www.mass.gov/dfwele/dfw/nhesp/conservation/herps/turtle_tips.htm****

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